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Waxahachie teacher enjoys ‘cool’ moonlighting job

Ellis123
Wed, 08/04/2021 - 14:15
WAXAHACHIE – While not all students are fans of their teachers, Waxahachie resident Joy McDonald (a junior high teacher by day) can be certain her cool ratio goes up when it comes to her side hustle.That being Frios Gourmet Pops Waxahachie, where she instantly becomes a kid (and adult) magnet.
Ernesto “Checho” Garcia

Ernesto “Checho” Garcia

Ennis man arrested on drug, firearm charges

Ellis123
Wed, 08/04/2021 - 14:13
ENNIS – The Ellis County Special Investigations Unit Narcotics Division executed a search warrant and arrest warrant this past Friday afternoon in the 1000 block of Edgewood Street in Ennis. At around 3:30 p.m.
State Rep. Jake Ellzey

State Rep. Jake Ellzey

Ellzey wins 6th Congressional Dist. Seat

Ellis123
Wed, 08/04/2021 - 14:12
ELLIS COUNTY – Newly elected State Rep. Jake Ellzey will be heading to Washington DC after winning the 6th Congressional race in a special election against Susan Wright last week. The 6th Congressional District includes parts of the counties of Ellis, Navarro, and Tarrant.
Former Texas State Representative John Wray has announced he will seek election to House District 10 following the election of current State Representative Jake Ellzey to Congress.

Former Texas State Representative John Wray has announced he will seek election to House District 10 following the election of current State Representative Jake Ellzey to Congress.

John Wray will seek election to vacated Texas House Seat

Ellis123
Wed, 08/04/2021 - 13:50
WAXAHACHIE – Former Texas State Representative John Wray today announced he will seek election to House District 10 following the election of current State Representative Jake Ellzey to Congress. District 10 includes all of Ellis County and part of Henderson County.
John Kelly Forbes

John Kelly Forbes

Driver struck officer during chase

Ellis123
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 13:32
WAXAHACHIE – John Kelly Forbes, 34, was convicted by a jury and sentenced to 30 years for aggravated assault of a police officer, according to Ellis County and District Attorney Ann Montgomery.

Red Oak ISD table vote to renew 10-year teaching option

Ellis123
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 13:31
RED OAK – The Red Oak ISD tabled a vote until the August school board meeting pending a request for additional data points including students’ success rates regarding a successful 10-year ISD program called Edgenuity.
Midlothian Police Department Officer Chris Vinson, with trophy, returned from Corpus Christi several weeks ago as a two-time second place winner in the Texas Challenge, an event that improves the quality of Texas inspectors and their roadside inspections. He was supported at the competition by Midlothian Sgt. Jordan, Commander Harp and Police Chief Carl Smith.

Midlothian Police Department Officer Chris Vinson, with trophy, returned from Corpus Christi several weeks ago as a two-time second place winner in the Texas Challenge, an event that improves the quality of Texas inspectors and their roadside inspections. He was supported at the competition by Midlothian Sgt. Jordan, Commander Harp and Police Chief Carl Smith.

Midlothian officer wins 2nd place in Texas Challenge

Ellis123
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 13:25
MIDLOTHIAN – Officer Chris Vinson, Midlothian Police Department, returned from Corpus Christi several weeks ago as a two-time second place winner in the Texas Challenge, an event that improves the quality of Texas inspectors and their roadside inspections.
Texas State Technical College will begin offering an online Advanced Technical Certificate in Cloud Computing statewide starting this fall.

Texas State Technical College will begin offering an online Advanced Technical Certificate in Cloud Computing statewide starting this fall.

TSTC to debut Cloud Computing certificate this fall

Ellis123
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 13:17
RED OAK – Texas State Technical College will offer a new online Advanced Technical Certificate in Cloud Computing starting this fall.